Damascus Steel Katana Red Blade with Purple Ito, Gold Dragon Tsuba - Full Tang Replica

The blade on this katana is forged from damascus (pattern) steel, producing the characteristic layered surface visible along the length of the red-finished nagasa. The folded steel construction gives the blade both visual character and a resilient full-tang core that runs the complete length of the handle. At 41 inches overall, the proportions follow standard katana geometry with a pronounced curve suited to the koshirae presentation.

The tsuka is built over a hardwood core wrapped in genuine white samegawa (ray skin), then bound with purple cotton ito in a traditional diagonal diamond wrap. White menuki ornaments are seated beneath the ito at the grip windows, visible as small accent points against the samegawa. The overall handle feel is firm and well-fitted, with the wrap tension consistent across the full length of the tsuka.

The gold-tone brass tsuba is the visual centerpiece of the fittings. Cast in an irregular octagonal silhouette, it features a dragon motif rendered in openwork relief with floral carving at the lobes - a hand-finished piece that reads clearly at the junction between blade and handle. The gold coloring bridges the purple ito and red blade without competing with either. This sword is part of our Full Tang Damascus Katana lineup, where folded steel construction meets detailed koshirae fittings.

The hardwood saya is lacquered in a deep black-red base and finished with a dense multicolor speckle pattern in red, teal, and white - visible across the full scabbard length in the product images. A braided purple sageo is tied at the koiguchi in an elaborate decorative knot, matching the ito color and completing the coordinated purple-gold-red palette. For more options in this colorway, browse our Red Blade Damascus Steel Katana collection.

Overall length is 41 inches and shipping weight is 4 lb. The sword ships in a fitted box measuring 43 x 4 x 4 inches. Note that a sword stand or display holder is not included. The koshirae-style fittings - matched tsuba, sageo, ito, and saya - make this a cohesive collector piece with strong visual consistency across every component.